Sony Just Announced a Palm-Sized, 20-Game PlayStation Console That Only Costs $100

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If you grew up in the '90s, chances are you can "hear" this animation. It probably triggers up some nostalgia and memories of your old favorite PlayStation games.

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Well, we're happy to report that soon that lovely startup chime will fill your living room again because Sony just announced the PlayStation Classic, according to The Verge. It's basically the original PlayStation console but in a much smaller body. It comes with 20 games built-in, two controllers, and only costs $100. We will tell you everything we know so far, and will show you how you can preorder one to get it in time before Christmas.

1. The console will come pre-loaded with 20 classic titles.

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Although we don’t yet have a full list of games just yet, Sony confirmed that the Classic will come with 20 “genre-defining titles,” including Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3,and Wild Arms. Sony said all of the pre-loaded games will be playable in their original format.

There's still no word on if the console will have hit games like Crash Bandicoot, Metal Gear Solid, Tomb Raider or Resident Evil just yet, but we're keeping our fingers crossed we'll see those titles.

2. The console looks exactly like the original PlayStation — just much smaller.

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Just like the NES Classic and SNES Classic were smaller versions of Nintendo's older consoles, Sony's mini console is 45% smaller than the original PlayStation. Its exterior buttons serve different purposes, too.

The "Reset" button no longer lets you reset your console when your game freezes. It instead acts as a way to suspend games, enabling players to pause a game anywhere and come back to it later.

The "Open" button, on the other hand, is used to switch games. Instead of opening the disk tray— like the original PlayStation console — you'll push the button to change games without having to pop in a CD-ROM.

3. Its ports are different.

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The PlayStation Classic has smaller USB ports for the controllers, and it has an HDMI port on its backside for plugging the console into your newer HDTV — as opposed to the original RCA cables that came with the original console more than 20 years ago.

4. The controllers won't have thumbsticks.

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When the PlayStation made its debut in the mid-'90s, the controllers weren't the DualShock controllers with the thumbsticks that you're used to today. We doubt these controllers will vibrate, either. Fortunately, you get two controllers to play certain games with your friends offline.

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5. The PlayStation Classic emulates the original console's look and feel by featuring similar controllers and packaging.

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Besides coming with two controllers, each unit will also come with an HDMI cable to connect to your TV, and a USB cable for powering the console. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with an AC adapter. In Sony’s words, use an AC adapter that supports "5V, 1.0 A USB (Type A) output."

6. It comes out December 3, but you can preorder it today!

On December 3, you can pick up the PlayStation Classic at select retailers for $99.99. For now, you can preorder it at Amazon, Walmart, Gamestop or Best Buy. But hurry! If it's anything like the NES Classic or SNES Classic, chances are these preorders will sell out soon. In the meantime, watch Sony's official trailer for the new console, below.

Brandon CarteTechnology EditorBrandon Carte has been the technology editor at BestProducts.com since 2017, where he's been covering the latest gadgets and scouring the internet for the greatest deals; His tech reporting has been featured on TopTenReviews.com and USA Today.